El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfall Guided Tour
Description
Upon arriving in Ceiba, we will commence with a 25-30 minute hike, which includes a brief river trek. Once we enter the outskirts of the forest, you will climb through rocks and trees to reach the pristine natural pools and waterfalls. Here, you can also swing from a rope or cliff jump. We will spend some time here before proceeding to the next stop, an advanced hike to higher natural pools that lead to exciting natural waterslides. We then return through the same path, with the option to swim part of the way. Throughout this excursion, your certified guide will share important information about the only tropical rainforest in the US Forest System, as well as intriguing facts about Puerto Rico's culture and history, while ensuring you have a safe, enjoyable, and informative experience. After the tour concludes, we will stop at a local restaurant for a late lunch (food cost not included) before returning to San Juan or your initial meeting point.
Tour Options
Itinerary
During this tour you will experience hiking through the outskirts of El Yunque National Rainforest. You'll spot the different fauna and flora and bathe in a waterfall. Participants must be capable of walking through rocky, muddy, uneven terrain and rock climb. This exhilarating experience includes water-related activities such as swinging from a rope into the natural pools, cliff jumping, and natural waterslides. Since hurricanes Irma & Maria, most of the popularly known trails remain closed until further notice. Our tour route has been adapted in order to continue offering a full day of pure adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar and Ocean Park and Calle Loiza. Meeting point available in Luquillo and Fajardo. Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please read carefully for all safety requirements and limitations for this tour.
- Please dress appropriately: Wear hiking shoes (tennis with a good grip also works). Can also bring water shoes for when you go into the river. Please note: shoes will get wet and very muddy
- Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
- Must have a good breakfast before departing on this tour.
- Wear bathing suit underneath, bring a towel and change of clothes.
- Children must be 7 years to participate.
- Pregnant women, participants with heart complaints, back or knee problems, recent injuries or surgeries, mobility limitations or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
- Tour operates based weather and river conditions. In the event of poor weather you will be offered an alternate tour, option to reschedule or refund.
- Failure to provide hotel/lodging or cruise information upon booking may result in bus not being able to pick you at your location or close to it. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
- Due to safety reasons participants must be able to understand English or Spanish. Legally blind or deaf persons are not able to participate due to the same. An alternative for persons with certain limitations is to book a Private Rainforest tour. Please contact us for more information.
- Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory. $100 fee will apply for each piece of equipment if not returned.
- Once you begin the tour, you must finish it all the way up to the second stop and return back with the group.
- Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
- On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
- Estimate duration of 8 hrs includes: 3.5-4 hrs at the forest, 1.5 hr drive each way plus lunch time.
- Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
- Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, causing disruptions or not dressed appropriately (for certain tours) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
- Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
Reviews(1,200)
The trip was amazing. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and professional. They were fun and brought good energy.
It was a very nice tour Julio was fun and very patient. The climbing is challenging but fun. The watering hole is so much fun
Jason was an outstansing guide, fun and full of energy. The El Yunque tour is a blast, with some slippery rock climbing, a water slide, and rope jump. Be fit and ready for fun and you'll learn a lot as well
Well, in general it was fine, it was raining a lot, but that was not an impediment to the tour taking place, initially the offer is to pick up at 8 AM, but then they sent me an email saying that they picked us up at 9:10 AM, we ended up leaving type 9:30, it makes a stop halfway, about half an hour and we ended up arriving at the Anvil at 11:30 approximately, personally I did not like that the guide only spoke English throughout the tour and neither my husband nor I, we understood absolutely anything that explained, even though I knew that we were Colombian and that we did not speak the language. Back we arrived at the kiosks in Luquillo and ate there at almost 4 PM, the food they sell there is very good and there are many options. At last we returned to San Juan at 6 PM.
Luis and George were amazing. My son says he wants to be like George when he grows up. We will definitely be back.
Jason was a great tour guide. He went above and beyond. He exceeded all my expectations and made me feel safe. The hike was beautiful and he made sure to capture the moment.
Awesome experience ! Highly recommend this tour. Jason was very knowledgeable, helpful an amazing tour guide.
Jason and Luis were amazing tour guides! They were very knowledgeable and helpful… and they made the tour an incredible experience. You’ll definitely want well-tractioned shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy from walking in the river, over wet rocks, and through mud along the trail. The natural water slide, as well as cliff jumping into the deep natural water pool of the river and rope swinging were a lot of fun. Lunch afterward was delicious. I highly recommend this tour!
Our guide Jason and Louise were super fun and also safety conscious. We learned about some unique flora and fauna in the rain forest on the trail to the waterfalls and pools. The water slide, cliff jumps and the rope swing jump were quite a thrill!
We had so much fun and loved our guide. Very helpful and informative. Only downside is there’s hundreds of other people there with you
